Sunday, January 30, 2011

Our Father Which Art In Heaven

Matthew 6:5 vs5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Where does your heip come from? Are you leaning on God, and expecting His blessing in your life. We have access into God's Presence and the resources that He has prepared for His children. The Bible declare that "Every good and perfect gift comes from above". The Blood of Jesus gives you the right and access to enter the heavenly realm. We can pull on Kingdom Resources that have been made available to all of us that are adopted into the beloved. See your God moving on your behalf. Your prayers will move heaven to invade the earth as you call on your Father's help. Look to heaven today, It's not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of God that things are accomplished in the natural realm. It starts in the Spirit. Call on Heaven's influence to change your present circumstances and trials.

Friday, January 28, 2011

More Jesus

John 3:30 He must become greater, and I must become less.


More JESUS, that's all he wrote, "More Jesus". Those words rang in my spirit, as I pondered the e mail over and over, as I thought of more Jesus. We all need more Jesus, especially me. My friend Paul caused a stirring inside of me, as the Holy Spirit began to work. As I sat there examining myself, I realized maybe I had offended Him. I made my heart right before God, and I made a plan to reconcile and resolve anything I might have done to offend him. As Christians, we need to always make a point not to offend anyone. Now don't get me wrong, if the Lord has you do something or say something to someone, and it offends or upsets them, Stand Your Ground. Paul, is a great brother in the Lord, who God has put in my life to keep me in check. Everyone of us need a friend, to keep us in line or at least on track. Is Paul the Holy Spirit in my life? NO. I do realize however, the value of our friendship. God has put this man of God in my life for accountability and coaching. No matter how far we think we have arrived, we could always use a little more help.
Thank You Paul . We all need More JESUS.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Leadership is Being A People of Influence

As Christians, we need to understand God's call to each one of us to lead and influence people for God's glory. What I mean is this, God takes pleasure in the plans and purpose He created for all of His children. That plan is to be a people who make a difference. Who bring healing to those who hurt, and are wounded. To bring freedom and deliverance to those who are bound and imprisoned. To bring light and life, to that which is in darkness, and what is dead or dying. Christ is life and healing to those who receive and accept Him. Jesus said "freely receive, freely give". We need to follow His commands, and help those we can. People usually do not care about what you know, or how much you know, until they know how much you care. Caring for people is one of the first steps in being an influence in their lives. Sharing and bonding, takes these acquaintences into friendships, and friendships into families. We need to become the family that God wants us to be to each other.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Let Favor Flavor Your Life

Favor to me is having God's undeserving, unmerited blessings surround you, because you are His child, a child of the most high God, the creator of the entire universe, the master of everything. Favor is God giving you everything in this life He can give you without harming you.  Favor is Jesus dying on the cross for our sins.   Favor is from God, it is is the mercy of God.  Favor is being at the right place at the right time.  Favor is getting a front row parking spot in a crowded parking lot.  Favor is when people just seem to want to help you.  Favor is the grace of God. The Bible does clearly state that we need to be obedient to Him and do everything we know to do to receive His favor.  Just as you wouldn't show unusual favor to your own child if they were misbehaving or disobeying you, God is no different with us as His children.  Favor is the gift of eternal life.  Favor is the forgiveness of our sins. I would never want to live without the favor of God on my life.  Favor is the fact that we are strong and well able to fulfill our God given destiny.  Favor is being a friend of God.  Favor is having true peace and happiness that can in no way be obtained by anything in this world.  James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." 
   Friend, if you are not for sure if you are a Child of God, I want to invite you to ask Jesus Christ into your life.  Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe, so are there spiritual laws which govern your relationship with God.  Walk with God, in God's favor, and let Him guide your life into success.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Who's Your Daddy?

People spend their whole lives trying to find who it is that they identify with,and where their roots are  from. The generation upon us and the one that is coming, is a fatherless generation.Where are the Fathers and mentors?  Where are those, who will lead, inspire and influence the future generations to pursue truth,integrity, and execellence .  Where are the men, that will be the next role-models to sons and daughters that are looking for affirmation and direction in their lives?  Who has the answers they are looking for?  Obviously, there is'nt enough people power to fix all the problems in the world.  God's help is always needed in the equation somewhere.  We as Christians need to get the Father's heart mind, and perspective towards the "fatherless" and those who have no Divine influence.  We need to reach out to this lost and dying world, and point them to The Father, who cares for them.
      If you do not belong to His Kingdom yet, seek Him, ask Him to come into your heart.  Allow Him to adopt you as a son or daughter.  Experience His love and forgiveness.  The new life He has for you is amazing.  Is God your Father?   Who's Your Daddy?  Make sure that today is the last day you will go through life without the Father's love and guidance.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Surrender To His Will

Romans 8:14 (King James Version)


For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Jesus' model prayer says "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done, here on Earth as it is in Heaven".   Jesus understood the power of surrender.  He yielded Himself to the Holy Spirit amd followed the will of the Father to the point of obedience even unto death.  God is wanting a merging, or rather an aligning of our wills with His.  This happens as we are intimate with Him in prayer and worship.  As we meditate on His written Word and the Living Words that the Holy Spirit is speaking to the hearts of men and women today.  Begin to seek God for His will and ask Him to lead you in the right direction.  He directs the steps of His children, as they follw Him in obedience.  Obey His voice, be led by the Spirit of Christ, and learn to walk in Love and Forgiveness.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Set Appointments With God


Acts 3:1 "Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour."

Great people of God have great habits.  Get in the discipline of prayer each day.  Your discipline will birth a habit and eventually, will become a joy and a pleasure to you.  Make appointments with God, you make appointments with everyone else.  Doctors schedule appointments, businessmen schedule meetings, and othe professional people make appointments with you.  Even your friends make appointments with you.  Start making scheduled appointments with God.  On a daily basis, find some time that you can get alone with God in your "secret place", prayer closet, or wherever you can meet with Him.  You must get in His presence daily, hear His voice daily, and cleanse your mind and heart daily.  Your success in life is contingent upon meeting with God everyday. Make the time and take the time to pour your heart out to Him.  He's waiting for you to come. Set appointments with God and Keep Them.  God Honors those who Honor Him.